The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana has announced plans to stage a nationwide demonstration in protest against limited teacher recruitment slots, which it says have failed to address a growing backlog of trained educators.
In a statement issued by its National Secretariat on April 23, 2026, the association said the protest will involve teacher trainees and trained teachers from the 2022–2024 cohort who remain unemployed.
According to TTAG, the decision follows extensive consultations with its members and reflects mounting frustration over what it described as an urgent need for a more responsive and inclusive teacher recruitment system.
Nationwide Action Planned
The association has scheduled the demonstration for Friday, April 24, 2026, to be held across Colleges of Education nationwide, with a central convergence planned in Accra.
It noted that all 49 Colleges of Education in Ghana are expected to participate in the exercise.
TTAG indicated that it has coordinated with relevant authorities to ensure that the protest is conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner.
Concerns Over Growing Backlog
The association argues that the number of recruitment opportunities announced by education authorities does not correspond with the increasing number of trained teachers awaiting employment.
It warned that the situation, if not addressed, could undermine confidence in the teacher training system and worsen unemployment among graduates.
Call for Urgent Reforms
TTAG is urging stakeholders in the education sector to adopt more inclusive and responsive recruitment policies to absorb trained teachers into the workforce.
The statement, jointly signed by Victor Atsu Anyidoho and Nanija Divine, emphasized the association’s commitment to advocating for the welfare of teacher trainees and improving conditions within the profession.
The planned demonstration is expected to draw attention to longstanding concerns about teacher employment and could intensify pressure on authorities to address the backlog.
